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REI is excited to announce the tenth SLFG project award for 2024. Funded by the U.S. Department of Commerce - Economic Development Administration (EDA), and with additional support from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), Student-Led Faculty-Guided (SLFG) projects focus on providing assistance to Michigan communities in completing local and regional economic development initiatives. Work is completed by students at colleges and universities throughout the state, under the supervision of experienced faculty. Through these projects, students gain firsthand and practical experience in the application of previously studied theory, and economic development professionals receive technical assistance that might not otherwise be available.
Dr. Rayman Mohamad, Wayne State University's Master of Urban Planning capstone will be working with the 8 Mile Boulevard Association to conduct an analysis of the potential for economic development on both sides of the Southfield/Detroit and Oak Park/Detroit borders. The key elements of the project and corresponding plan will include: development of a database of potential redevelopment sites; uniform design guideline recommendations; recommendations for improved public transportation infrastructure; and survey of current business owners and residents on existing conditions.
Be sure to save the date for the upcoming Innovate Michigan! Summit on Thursday, August 15th. At the Summit, you will have the opportunity to learn more about various REI projects that seek to co-create innovative economic development tools, models, policies, and practices, in distressed regions of the state.
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